Grecian dresses: floaty, flowing and beautiful

By Sisi Tsoi


We all have wardrobe staples. These are generally fail-safe items that we go back to again and again, thankful for their resilience, quality and everlasting style value. Everyone has a little black dress, ready to go to at a moment's notice, whenever we feel that familiar anxiety of 'I have nothing to wear!' It isn't, however, the only item that can come to the rescue. A black dress isn't at all times a style that's totally suitable; in the warmer months, or when we are compelled for something a bit more feminine and amorous, a grecian style dress may just do the trick.

The Grecian dress is a type that actually has quite an array of versions. Asymmetric, one-sleeved, strapless, long-sleeved, mini, midi and maxi; the options are infinite. Each of them flatter diverse areas of the body; maxi dresses are famously complementing for taller girls, whereas mini lenths can extend the legs of those of us who are perhaps just a little shorter. A cream or white chiffon dress will look stunning in the summer, whilst an aubergine or crimson tone is a fine solution for the cooler times of year.

Grecian dresses can have an innovative feel whilst simultaneously producing a nod towards the ancient world, one beyond the reach of nostalgia or classic sentiment. Back to a moment we are able to solely read about in the history books, it creates a mysticism to your wardrobe, an otherworldliness. You can have a wonderful time with this idea, especially when it comes to beauty and accessories.

Curl your hair loosely and heap in a messy bun, gripped together with a metallic hairband for an Aphrodite influenced effect. Or put on it down with a number of loose plaits for a relaxed, bohemian vibe. Go for bags and belts in gold, silver or bronze for a precious take on the craze, enhancing you to style goddess status.

Additionally, don't stop thinking about the shoes. With grecian dresses it's best to go for sandals, or if it's cooler, some strappy heels. The gladiator craze looks to be coming back, with designers such as Anna Sui and Derek Lam sending these down the runways at Spring and Summer 2013's New York Fashion Week. Fish yours out of the closet - remember, this was a trend back in 2007 so you probably have certain somewhere. Dust them off and practice pairing them with various floaty chiffon dresses for a deliciously ethereal look.

With the Grecian Dress style, you can keep your look as minimal as you like, or pile on the accessories for an eccentric effect if you prefer. Classic jewelry with precious stones will look stunning against the pale background of the dresses, or alternatively, update the look with animal jewelry and skull designs, inspired by Pamela Love and her many imitators. Keeping the look simple will show off the elegant beauty of a Grecian style dress, whereas adding tons of bling will produce a luxurious, stylised ensemble. Either way, you will look incredible and positively otherworldly.




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